Brookdale Englewood

I visited Brookdale. I was very impressed with the place. It was like a nice hotel actually. They had 4 different sizes of rooms or apartment-type areas. For my parents, there were two different ones that would be really great. The dining room looked almost like a restaurant dining room, and it was very nice. The outside areas where they could walk or sit outside were nice. They gave us information about the activities, and there was a calendar. It looked like they do a lot of stuff. They play cards and bingo. They had exercise classes. They go places. They took them off site to various activities and stuff. The two apartments that we were interested in both had like a bedroom, a living place with a small kitchenette -- it had no stove just a microwave -- a small refrigerator, counter, and some storage, so if they wanted to have food in the room, they could. They were really nice. They had a code, and in order to leave, they would have to be able to put a code in. They couldn't just walk out. The area for them to walk was like a big courtyard so they wouldn't be able to leave unless a family member came in and took them out. I liked the apartments because I thought they would work for my parents because of the size and the feel of it. It would be like their own little house.

I selected Brookdale Place of Englewood. It's a small and personal place; that is what I like about it. The rooms are very spacious, but it has a limited kitchen with only a refrigerator and a microwave. They can select what they want from a menu as supposed to just having food put on the table.

We visited Brookdale Place, and we really liked that facility. I liked how it was set up. I liked the pod system because it broke them down into smaller units, and the central living area was really nice and very attractive. The atmosphere was very nice. There's not a whole of staff there, but it's good. We liked the rooms, particularly the two-bedroom units. They seemed spacious and bright. We looked at their menus, and it seemed fine. The grounds were very well kept, and it was very convenient to where we live.

Brookdale Place was a really nice facility but it seemed to be set up more as assisted living. But in comparison to other facility we visited, this one seemed nicer. They have bigger rooms. The staff was very nice, very helpful and polite. I was impressed with this facility especially for assisted living.

Very nice facility with several spacious shared common areas that are set up like living rooms with fireplaces, sofas, chairs, T.V. and kitchens. Private apartments/studios with large bathrooms for easy access for walkers and wheel chairs. Kitchenettes in private apartment/studios. I liked that the apartments are furnished with your own furniture. Lots of daily activities and exercise available. Restaurant-like setting for dining, including an ice cream parlor. Seems like a charming place and staff are very friendly and attentive.

I really liked the director at Brookdale Place. He was very kind and friendly. They allowed pets there and made it more of a home feel. The food there supposedly was made from scratch but I didn't sample it. The rooms were standard, small and clean and some had a little kitchenette.

Brookdale is closer to my sister and the staff was very accommodating and responsive. Dad has been living there for about three months. The rooms are very clean, the dining room is spacious and I like the layout of the place with its interconnections. There are a lot of activities like bingo, socials, and they have a monthly focus for their trips. My dad says the food is good and he loves the department as he calls it.

Our grandparents lived here for 5-10 years into their 90's. The setting is VERY homey, and doesn't feel like a nursing home or assisted living facility. Has a lovely dining room, and a private, formal dining room w/a fireplace that families can use for gatherings. The staff was excellent and friendly. The activities director had a full schedule of things to participate in, including outings on their small "bus" to see the fall colors, Christmas lights, shopping, restaurants, theater productions, etc... There is a large patio and large enclosed back yard for residents and their families to enjoy. There are smaller enclosed areas where residents can have small gardens. If we were looking for a place currently for a family member, we would definitely start our search with Brookdale.

This was my first experience finding a facility that caters to dementia/alzheimers patients. My brother was diagnosed 4 years ago and up to last year was living on his own. After several scary incidents - I realized that I had to put him in a facility where he would be safe. I looked at 6 different places in this area and finally felt the most comfortable with Brookdale Place. The people (from managment to caregivers to maintenance staff) were kind-hearted and caring, which was just what I was looking for. My brother has been there for a year now and I have watched him degenerate a little more each week as a part of who he was continues to be lost. I can't say he's happy there, but he is content in his own way. He has caused some problems, some with major consequences, but the people there are understanding and use their senses of humor to get through the situations. Not always easy to do. I chose Brookdale Place because at the time I felt it was the best facility in this area to offer assisted living for dementia & alzheimer patients. By giving them an assisted living atmosphere, the patient's dignity and pride are spared and they are able to still feel some worth in their lives which are diminishing in the lifestyle they've always known. I can't recommend this facility enough as a safe, caring place for your loved ones who suffer from these diseases.

This assisted living facility has a very nice environment. It is a smaller facility with various optional activities for the tenants that run all day. The rooms very in layout, but are setup so they have a nice home environment. Each one has a small kitchenette wich they can use for there meals if they do not want what is being served in the dining area. The staff is very friendly and helpful to the tenants, they check on them every so often to see if the tenants are in need of anything. The facility is well staffed during the week, however they are short staffed on the weekends, which can cause issues when a tenant is in need of management help. The facility also has a very nice courtyard which is setup with tables and chairs, so the tenants can enjoy the fresh air. All and all I this is a very nice facility and the employees are good people.